Senior Landscape Architect - Landscape Planning & LVIA

About the role

A fast-growing UK planning and design consultancy, known for its technical approach and work across residential and energy sectors, is expanding its Bristol team. It is looking for a Senior Landscape Architect focused on landscape planning and LVIA, within a multidisciplinary environment working on residential and renewable energy projects. The role involves landscape assessments, planning strategy and client relationship management, with a high level of autonomy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to LVIAs, feasibility appraisals and site assessments
• Work closely with planning consultants, ecologists and urban designers
• Engage with clients, review briefs and manage project timelines
• Support junior team members and help develop the team
• Drive best practice across technical delivery and commercial performance

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Landscape Architecture (e.g. MA, MLA or equivalent)
• Proven experience delivering LVIAs and landscape inputs for planning, ideally in consultancy
• Commercially aware and confident dealing with clients and local authorities
• Chartered status (CMLI) preferred, but candidates on the pathway will also be considered

Required skills

• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills
• Landscape planning and LVIA